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Compare train and bus for Derby to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €7.
Distance: 57 km
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€15 Average price | €13 Average price Cheapest |
1h 12m Average total duration Fastest 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m Average total duration 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Derby to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Derby to Birmingham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
C75192Cheapest
NX134Fastest
C75192Other options
C75254C75223C75251NX133NX440 · NX777NX196 · NX183Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
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This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Birmingham:
A bus is €0.66 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Birmingham costing on average €7.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 10m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Derby and Birmingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Derby station (DBY) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Buses mostly depart from Derby, Bus Station and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Birmingham by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Birmingham by bus.
- 8 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express.
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